Sabetha, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66534
Nemaha County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,725
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,050
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sabetha pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66534 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66534 covers 384.0 square miles in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,725 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,050 (2% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,158. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $198,900 (23% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 68.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $697.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nemaha County, so 66534 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 66534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sabetha, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66534.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66534, Sabetha, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,725
Population
384.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66534?
37.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,050
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$43,158
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66534 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Sabetha, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,050 Top 41% higher than 59% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,663housing units
1,663
Total Housing Units
1,503
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2023)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66534 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.9% | 154 |
| 2019 | -7.1% | 143 |
| 2020 | +14.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 165 |
| 2023 | – | 215 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 66534, employing approximately 2,351 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,363,000.
138
Businesses
2,351
Employees
$152.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66534 vs 66522 →
ZIP 66534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66534
Sabetha (66534)
3,725 residents
- 66425 465
Fairview (66425)
465 residents
- 66408 434
Bern (66408)
434 residents
- 66515 425
Morrill (66515)
425 residents
- 66522 49
Oneida (66522)
49 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66534 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66408
Bern (66408)
$91,250 median income
- 66515
Morrill (66515)
$89,375 median income
- 66534
Sabetha (66534)
$73,050 median income
- 66425
Fairview (66425)
$61,094 median income
- 66522
Oneida (66522)
$57,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66534 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66534, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,725 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Nemaha County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66534 in?
ZIP code 66534 (Sabetha) is located in Nemaha County, Kansas. Nemaha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nemaha-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66534?
ZIP code 66534 in Sabetha, KS has a population of 3,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66534?
The median household income in ZIP 66534 is $73,050, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66534?
The median home value in ZIP 66534 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66534 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66534?
ZIP code 66534 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 2,351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66534 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Retail trade (20), Manufacturing (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66534 increased by 1.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66534?
In ZIP code 66534, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66534?
In ZIP code 66534, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66534 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 66534's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 66534 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Sabetha, KS ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.